Filipino Insurrection Flashcards
Who leads the guerilla war against the US?
The Filipino rebel leader Aguinaldo.
What were the three bad choices facing the US regarding the Philippines?
- Allow Germany and Japan to take over if the US leaves.
- Give the Philippines back to Spain.
- Make them a colony and give them freedom later.
What is the ‘White Man’s Burden’ in relation to the Philippines?
The idea that the US can civilize the Philippines, develop them, and protect them.
Why is the Philippines strategically important to the US?
It is a good trading base next to China and a naval base in the Pacific, with many resources.
What was the stance of the anti-Imperialist League regarding the Philippines?
Many Americans opposed taking over the Philippines, arguing it goes against the Constitution.
Who were some notable members of the anti-Imperialist League?
Mark Twain, Sam Gompers, Jane Addams, and Andrew Carnegie.
What was the outcome of the Filipino Insurrection?
The insurrection lasted from 1899 to 1901 and ended after Aguinaldo was captured, resulting in 4,000 American deaths and 600,000 Filipino deaths.
When did the Philippines remain a US colony until?
The Philippines remained a US colony until 1946.
Who was sent to govern the Philippines under the Jones Act?
Taft was sent to govern the Philippines under the Jones Act.
